Alarming Food Safety Violations Reported in Caddo Parish

Shreveport, Louisiana, August 27, 2025

News Summary

The Louisiana Department of Health has revealed concerning food safety inspection results in Caddo Parish, citing five restaurants for critical violations. These infractions pose serious public health risks, with some establishments showing up to seven critical violations. Additionally, a seafood fraud survey highlighted that a significant percentage of restaurants were mislabeling foreign shrimp as domestic, raising concerns about regulatory enforcement in the region.

Shreveport, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Health recently unveiled alarming food safety inspection results for Caddo Parish for the week of August 3-9, 2025. Five local restaurants were cited for critical food safety violations, with several facilities facing multiple infractions that could jeopardize public health.

In total, the leading violators all reported at least four critical violations, which are linked directly to foodborne illnesses. The facilities identified include:

• 308 South Pine St., Vivian, Louisiana – 4 critical violations.
• 1324 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana – 4 critical violations.
• 707 South Pine St., Vivian, Louisiana – 5 critical violations.
• 6721 Klug Pines Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana – 7 critical violations.
• 101 Common St., Shreveport, Louisiana – 7 critical violations.

Uncorrected critical violations pose a serious risk as they can significantly contribute to food contamination and the potential spread of foodborne illnesses. The Department of Health categorizes these violations into critical and non-critical types, with the former having a direct connection to health risks.

Seafood Fraud Concerns

In addition to these food safety violations, concerns about seafood fraud are rampant in Louisiana. Undercover seafood testers conducted a survey in the Shreveport area, revealing a record-high shrimp fraud rate. SeaD Consulting reported that 58% of the restaurants sampled were serving foreign shrimp misrepresented as domestic.

Out of 24 sampled restaurants, 17 (or 71%) were serving foreign farm-raised shrimp, and 14 of those (58%) inaccurately indicated the shrimp’s country of origin. This undercover testing that transpired from March 8-10, 2025, marked the highest recorded fraud rate in Louisiana by SeaD Consulting.

While SeaD Consulting refrains from disclosing the names of non-compliant restaurants, they emphasize the necessity for awareness regarding seafood labeling laws. Six restaurants were noted for explicitly mislabeling their shrimp dishes as “Gulf shrimp,” a practice that can lead to severe penalties, including fines or imprisonment.

Legislative and Community Response

There have been over 2,600 recorded violations of Louisiana’s imported shrimp law, yet there have been no fines imposed on violators. The lack of enforcement has faced considerable criticism from state lawmakers and local fishermen, with calls for stricter compliance measures being heard. Recent legislative attempts aimed to strengthen penalties for such violations, although existing loopholes remain a concern.

SeaD Consulting employs genetic testing to verify shrimp dishes purchased from restaurants, a method developed in collaboration with academic partners. Their efforts to tackle consumer seafood fraud began following a request from the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force, designed to protect local shrimpers’ livelihoods and preserve the integrity of Louisiana’s seafood industry.

The previously gathered data indicated fraud rates of 30% in Baton Rouge, 13% in New Orleans, and 33% in Lafayette. This widespread misrepresentation of seafood compromises the livelihoods of local fishermen and undermines the reputable image of Louisiana’s seafood industry.

Conclusion

The revelations from state inspections and seafood testing highlight significant public health and ethical issues within the region’s dining establishments. The violations serve as a critical reminder of the importance of strict food safety compliance and truthful marketing in order to protect both consumers and local businesses.

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• MSN: The 1 Affordable Restaurant in Shreveport
• Shreveport Times: Caddo Parish Restaurant Inspections
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• KSLA: 318 Restaurant Week Returns 2025
• Google Search: Caddo Parish food safety violations

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